Catholic Missal of the day: Tuesday, September 20 2016

Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth week in Ordinary Time

Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth week in Ordinary Time

1. Reading

Book of Proverbs

21,1-6.10-13.

]Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the LORD; wherever it pleases him, he directs it.
]All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts.
]To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
]Haughty eyes and a proud heart-- the tillage of the wicked is sin.
]The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty.
]He who makes a fortune by a lying tongue is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.
]The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.
]When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser; when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.
]The just man appraises the house of the wicked: there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin.
]He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

Psalm

Psalms

119(118),1.27.30.34.35.44.

]Blessed are they whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the LORD.
]Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will meditate on your wondrous deeds.
]The way of truth I have chosen;
I have set your ordinances before me.
]Give me discernment, that I may observe your law
and keep it with all my heart.
]Lead me in the path of your commands,
for in it I delight.
]I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever.

Gospel

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke

8,19-21.

]The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd.
]He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you."
]He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it."

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St. Andrew Kim Taegon & St. Paul Chong Hasang & Companions(Martyrs)

St. Andrew Kim Taegon & St. Paul Chong Hasang & companions Martyrs (19th century) The evangelization of Korea began in the 17th century through the laity. Thanks to their leadership, a strong Christian community flourished there. Later on, missionaries arrived from the Paris Foreign Mission Society. During persecutions in 1839, 1866 and 1867, 103 Christians were martyred. Among them was the first Korean priest, Andrew Kim Taegon, and the lay apostle Paul Chong Hasang.Other victims included bishops, priests, men, women and children. Pope John Paul II visited Korea and canonized the Martyrs on May 6, 1984. They reign with Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary forever.

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Sts. Eustachius and Companions(Martyrs († 2nd century))

SAINTS EUSTACHIUS and Companions Martyrs ( 2nd century) St. Eustachius, called Placidus before his conversion, was a Roman army officer. One day while hunting, he saw between the horns of a stag the image of our crucified Savior. In response to what he considered a voice from heaven, he received baptism. Although Christians were facing persecution, St. Eustachius would not deny Jesus. Eventually, he lost his possessions and his rank. His wife and children were also taken away. Nonetheless, he remained steadfast. St. Eustachius was reduced to abject poverty, became the servant of a rich land-owner and tended the latter's fields. Meanwhile, the Roman population was being trampled by barbarian hordes. In desperation, Emperor Trajan sought out St. Eustachius and placed him in command of troops sent to fight the enemy. During the campaign, St. Eustachius found his wife and children. St. Eustachius triumphantly returned to Rome when Trajan demanded that he offer pagan sacrifice. He steadfastly refused and was thrown together with his wife and children to two starving lions. Instead of harming them, the lions frolicked around them. With a deadened conscience, Trajan ordered the family to be burned to death inside a bronze bull. St. Eustachius and his family were martyred for their faith. They reign with Jesus Christ and Mother Mary forever. They receive our prayers for intercession and give them to God with perfect humility.

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